Scholarship Administration Services

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1 Scholarship Administration Services

2 Scholarship Administration Services Dedicated to Young Achievers The George Snow Scholarship Fund is dedicated to helping deserving students within the community achieve their career goals through their pursuit of higher education. By providing financial assistance and a host of supplementary support services, we ensure that your scholarship recipients have the resources they need to thrive academically. Our philosophy is simple: By helping you help our young people achieve and prosper, our community grows stronger! Making it possible for deserving young men and women to continue their education is one of life s most rewarding experiences. It can and does change lives for the better. To do this properly requires real knowledge and expertise. With over 34 years of experience in the field of scholarship administration, The George Snow Scholarship Fund has refined the systems, policies and procedures necessary to fully implement your existing or future scholarship program. At the same time, The George Snow Scholarship Fund realizes the importance of maintaining your charitable goals and objectives as well as maintaining the individual identity of your scholarship program. Since its inception, the Fund has awarded over 9.2 million dollars in educational grants to 1,711 local students. In the year 2017, the Scholarship Fund awarded $1,001, in commitments to 87 students. Experts in scholarship administration; The George Snow Scholarship Fund has developed a reputation for creating innovative programs which address the educational needs of those in our community. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION #CH1215 AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE ( ) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORESMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

3 Why Select the George Snow Scholarship Fund to Manage Your Scholarship Program? If you are currently managing a scholarship program, you are very aware of the many administrative details involved. If you are considering implementing one in the future, you will need to be aware of the many ongoing and ever changing issues affecting scholarships and student financial aid. You can avoid these challenges and the administrative functions associated with them by turning everything over to us; our experience is second to none! The George Snow Scholarship Fund offers unmatched expertise in each of the following areas: Program Creation We work closely with you to establish a program that reflects your philanthropic goals and objectives. Our team is tuned into area academic institutions and fully aware of target populations and types of students that meet your specifications for giving. Promotion and Publicity We distribute your scholarship applications to target markets and create awareness of your scholarship program in a variety of media, including the Internet and placement in Scholarship Surveys, to name a few. The George Snow Scholarship Fund also works closely with scholarship coordinators and counselors at each area high school to ensure that qualified candidates are aware of your scholarship opportunity. Selecting Recipients Our experienced selection committee reviews all applications with great care, and interviews only the most qualified candidates. We ensure that all of your criteria are met, and that the most qualified applicant is the recipient of your scholarship. Disbursement of Funds The Fund seamlessly executes the transfer of funds to your recipients educational institution. We also manage the ongoing paperwork that confirms a student s eligibility for scholarship funds. Our Annual Awards Reception generates additional publicity and good will for your program by allowing you the opportunity to present your scholar with a medal and scholarship certificate in front of an audience of community supporters.

4 Scholar Support Services While we can efficiently administrate all aspects of your scholarship program, we offer you and your scholars much more. It is our belief that what we provide to our scholars in the form of programs and services can be just as valuable as the financial commitment we make to them. With this in mind, the George Snow Scholarship Fund has created and implemented a series of scholar support services designed to enhance and maximize your scholar s college experience. We provide a support system that many of our scholars are lacking at home. These programs include: College Care Packages For students with little or no support at home, college can be a difficult and daunting journey especially in times of stress such as during midterm and final exams. Imagine these same college students receiving a package in the mail packed with fresh baked brownies or cookies and other tasty treats along with a note of encouragement. College Makeovers Thanks to the generous donation of services from Bay Back Hair in Boca Raton, Scholars have the opportunity to receive haircuts, hair coloring, pedicures and manicures during the summer prior to their first semester in college. College Physicals Through a partnership with the Boca Raton Regional Hospital, your Scholar has the opportunity to have their college physicals performed by a hospital physician. In addition, they may receive any needed vaccinations or inoculations such as meningitis and tetanus. College Supply Gift Baskets Your Scholar receives a gift bag containing valuable products they can use during their college career. These are quality products which are either donated to or purchased by The George Snow Scholarship Fund. Computers and College Supply Program When your Scholars receive their award notifications, in addition to your financial commitment, they have the option of choosing either a laptop computer or a cash college supply stipend. Computers are new, state of the art machines that are designed to last the Scholar their entire college career.

5 Graduate School Scholarships In our continuing efforts to better serve our scholarship recipients we have created a graduate school scholarship so that Snow Scholars can pursue advanced degrees. High School to College: Tools for a Successful Transition This innovative program educates your scholarship recipients on the many challenges and changes in life- style and environment they will experience entering their first year of college. The concept behind the program is that once they get through four years of college they will know how the system works, unfortunately by that time, it is too late to use this knowledge to their own benefit. We want to communicate that knowledge to your scholarship recipients entering their first semester of school and let them enter college with the benefit of having learned the easy way what others had to learn the hard way. Monday Morning Motivational Message We have learned from our scholars that one of the most difficult things for them is to be away from home and away from someone that will guide them and give them encouragement. With this in mind, each Monday morning your Scholars are sent a message comprised of motivational quotes and stories that will set the tone for the busy week ahead, and let them know that there is someone back home cheering for them. Emergency Fund The objective of The George Snow Scholarship Emergency Fund is to provide a resource for your Scholars, whereby they can apply for additional financial assistance which will help them manage unexpected hardships and challenges such as sudden medical or travel expenses. Senior Portraits During our interview process, we ask our scholars to bring in their senior pictures. We noticed that 2/3 of our scholars did not have a senior picture. We learned that it is very expensive to purchase these packages that can run up to $300. To address this need, we created a studio in our office. When the students interview, we take a professional photo of them. They get to keep a professional copy and have access to a digital copy as well. The George Snow Scholarship Fund is constantly refining and adding to the Scholar Support Services available to your Scholars. In short, no other organization is providing this kind of support services to your scholarship recipients.

6 Scholarship Programs Administered by the George Snow Scholarship Fund in 2017 American Association of Caregiving Youth/Polen Capital Scholarship Arlen and Patti Fischlowitz Scholarship Arts Scholarship AutoNation Scholarship Barbara Ann Harrison Memorial Scholarship Boca High Reunion Scholarship Boca Raton Airport Authority Scholarship Boca Raton Central Rotary Club Scholarship Boca Raton Exchange Club Foundation Scholarship Boca Raton Firefighters and Paramedic Benevolent Fund, Inc. Boca Raton Fire Rescue Department Employee Dependent Scholarship Boca Raton Firefighters and Paramedic Benevolent Fund, Inc. City of Boca Raton Employee Dependant Scholarship Boca West Country Club Employee s Dependent Scholarship Program Bruce Cryan Memorial Scholarship Chris Holcomb Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Clyde W. Davis Memorial Scholarship Constantine Family Scholarship Corporate Creations Foundation Scholarship in Memory of Johnny Rodriguez Daniel and Mary Lou Shepard Health Care Scholarship Dominick Casso Memorial Scholarship Dymtrow Family Smarten UP Scholarship Edward R. Bohne Cougar Pride Scholarship Faith, Hope and Love - Wood Family Scholarship Fogel Family Foundation Scholarship Future Women of Excellence Scholarship Great Charity Challenge Scholarship Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Golden Bell Scholarship Greater Boca Raton Estate Planning Council Scholarship Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County Scholarship Heriscar Family Scholarship Jean Spence Scholarship Joyce Green Family Foundation Scholarship Junior League of Boca Raton Scholarship

7 Scholarship Programs Administered by the George Snow Scholarship Fund in 2017 Ken A. Day Scholarship Kiwanis Club of Boca Raton Scholarship Kiwanis Club of Boynton Beach Scholarship Lily Brentano Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Macy Nurkiewicz Foundation Scholarship Margaret V. and Mary A. Van Wiele Scholarship Margaux s Memorial Scholarship Marra Family Scholarship Mary Babione Veccia Memorial Scholarship MATRIX Home Care Scholarship Melissa Ann Bass Memorial Scholarship P.R.O.P.E.L. Education Financial Assistance Program Scholarship Patricia A. Fares Memorial Scholarship Paula s Strength and Courage Scholarship Personalized Power Systems Scholarship Quantum Foundation Health Professionals Scholarship Rachel E. McMillan Memorial Scholarship Rhett Davis Memorial Scholarship Robert and Linda Schmier Scholarship Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, Helen M. Babione Medical Scholarship Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club Scholarship Schmidt Family Foundation Scholarship Scott and Shelagh Adams Scholarship Showtime Performing Arts Scholarship Sons of Italy Sgt. F.M. Bonanno Lodge Scholarship Steve Bagdan Charitable Foundation Scholarship Susan Leslie-Smith Scholarship The 112 Fund in Memory of Ernie J. Borowsky Scholarship The Nat and Maria Cole Memorial Scholarship The Ron Wells Scholarship The Schmidt Family Foundation Graduate School Scholarship TOPSoccer Buddy Program Scholarship Victory Wholesale Scholarship William Altier Memorial Scholarship

8 For more information, please contact: The George Snow Scholarship Fund 201 Plaza Real, Suite 260 Boca Raton, FL P /08/2017